JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS ANTIBODY IgM Test
Test Name: JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS ANTIBODY IgM Test
Components: IgM antibodies against the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV)
Price: 590.0 AED
Sample Condition: 3 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Report Delivery: Sample Mon / Thu by 11 am; Report Same day
Method: EIA
Test type: Disorders of CNS
Doctor: Physician
Test Department: Pre Test Information
No special preparation required
Test Details
The Japanese Encephalitis Virus Antibody IgM Test is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of IgM antibodies against the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in a person’s blood. JEV is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) in humans.
The test is typically performed on individuals who have symptoms consistent with Japanese encephalitis, such as fever, headache, and neurological symptoms. It can also be used for surveillance purposes in areas where JEV is endemic.
During the test, a blood sample is collected from the individual and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The sample is tested for the presence of IgM antibodies, which are produced by the immune system in response to a recent infection with JEV. The presence of IgM antibodies indicates a recent or current infection.
It is important to note that the presence of IgM antibodies does not necessarily mean that the person has active symptoms of Japanese encephalitis. Some individuals may have a previous or subclinical infection and still have detectable IgM antibodies.
The Japanese Encephalitis Virus Antibody IgM Test is a valuable tool for diagnosing Japanese encephalitis and guiding appropriate treatment and management. It is often used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, to confirm the presence of JEV infection.
| Test Name | JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS ANTIBODY IgM Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 590.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 3 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Mon / Thu by 11 am; Report Same day |
| Method | EIA |
| Test type | Disorders of CNS |
| Doctor | Physician |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details |
The Japanese Encephalitis Virus Antibody IgM Test is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of IgM antibodies against the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in a person’s blood. JEV is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) in humans. The test is typically performed on individuals who have symptoms consistent with Japanese encephalitis, such as fever, headache, and neurological symptoms. It can also be used for surveillance purposes in areas where JEV is endemic. During the test, a blood sample is collected from the individual and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The sample is tested for the presence of IgM antibodies, which are produced by the immune system in response to a recent infection with JEV. The presence of IgM antibodies indicates a recent or current infection. It is important to note that the presence of IgM antibodies does not necessarily mean that the person has active symptoms of Japanese encephalitis. Some individuals may have a previous or subclinical infection and still have detectable IgM antibodies. The Japanese Encephalitis Virus Antibody IgM Test is a valuable tool for diagnosing Japanese encephalitis and guiding appropriate treatment and management. It is often used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, to confirm the presence of JEV infection. |
